Who We Are: The Research Team

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Norma Flores: Norma is a native of Toledo, OH, and a sophomore at Bluffton College with a Major in History and a Minor in English Creative Writing. Upon graduation in 2003, Norma hopes to attend Graduate School and pursue her Ph.D. in History, and teach at the college level.

Israel Gibson: Israel is a resident of Lima, OH and a veteran, having served 4 1/2 yrs. in the United States Army as a Psychological Operations Specialist. He served all over Europe and the U.S. during his enlistment and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He is currently a junior at Bluffton College, finishing his degree in History and licensure for secondary education in social studies. Israel and Karla Shafer, the love of his life, will be married on 21 July 2001. After graduation, Israel plans to teach somewhere within reasonable driving distance from Lima, and hopefully someday publish at least one book.

Sam Park: Sam is a graduating senior on the project and will graduate with a degree in history. Sam is a native of Urbana, OH. After graduation he has no idea what he will be doing, were he will be going, or how he will earn a living. Should be exciting or very sad, we'll see.

Josh Smith: Josh is a First Year student at Bluffton, and a resident of Tiffin, OH. Josh has a double major of Business Administration and Information Systems, He has no concrete plans for after graduation. He also has his own webdesign business, J&J webdesign.

and Perry Bush, Ph.D., Professor of History, Bluffton College


April 2000